Zacks Investment Research·Oct 26, 2026
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Ball's reported revenue rebound to roughly 20-24% growth appears largely driven by aluminum pass-through pricing rather than volume, while gross margin fell to -1.8% in the most recent quarter, suggesting pass-through mechanisms may be lagging commodity costs.
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Revenue climbed to $4.2B with 24.2% growth, but gross margin of -1.8% in 2026Q3 versus 17.4% in 2026Q2 signals that pass-through pricing is not protecting profitability, warranting close monitoring.
Ball Corporation's revenue is growing at a healthy 16.3% year-over-year pace, indicating strong demand and pricing power.
Analysts maintain a Buy rating with an average price target suggesting ~23.38% upside, reflecting positive sentiment.
As the world’s leading provider of innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging, Ball benefits from growing environmental trends.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 3, 2026 | $1.10+2.8% vs $1.07 | $4.2B+10.7% vs $3.8B |
Q3 2026 Aug 4, 2026 | $1.03+4.1% vs $0.99 | $4.0B+8.3% vs $3.7B |
Q2 2026 May 5, 2026 | $0.94+11.2% vs $0.84 | $3.6B+7.8% vs $3.3B |
Q1 2026 Feb 3, 2026 | $0.91+1.1% vs $0.90 | $3.3B+7.5% vs $3.1B |
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Iridian Asset Management LLC CT raised its stake in shares of Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) by 44.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 47,762 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 14,623 shares during the quarter. Ball
Diversify Advisory Services LLC raised its holdings in Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) by 539.1% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 42,226 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 35,619 shares during the period. Diversify Advisory Services LLC's holdings
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Ball Corporation (BALL)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $65.92 | $17.55B | 32.75 | 11.55% | 3.51% | 9.42% | 1.21% | |
| $121.30 | $13.55B | 16.55 | 4.78% | 5.77% | 23.15% | 0.85% | |
| $41.09 | $4.34B | 16.61 | 10.73% | 3.9% | 11.09% | 1.95% | |
| $142.50 | $9.09B | 34.21 | 5.42% | 6.69% | 9.97% | 1.27% | |
| $50.43 | $4.99B | -24.10 | 41.72% | -2.82% | -6.11% | 4.14% | |
| $249.70 | $22.25B | 30.59 | 7.23% | 7.39% | 15.58% | 2.01% |
Ball Corporation (BALL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Ball Corporation (BALL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Nov 3, 2026·SEC
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Ball Corporation (BALL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Ball Corporation (BALL) reported $15.13B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $13.16B in fiscal year 2025. That is 502% more than the $2.18B of fiscal year 1996.
Ball Corporation (BALL) grew revenue by 19.4% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Ball Corporation (BALL) earned $531.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 3.5% net margin).
Yes. Ball Corporation (BALL) pays a dividend that yields 1.21% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Ball Corporation (BALL) had a return on equity (ROE) of 9.4% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Ball Corporation (BALL) generated $602.0M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
